Clinical Fellow (ST1 Equivalent) in OMFS

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 641 bed acute hospital, the network serving a local population of approximately 1.5 million. This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002. This is not a training post.
The appointee will undertake duties equivalent to those of a Specialist Registrar (ST1) within Oral and Maxillofacial Department to commence as soon as possible.
In 2004, the Beds, Herts & Bucks OMFS network, based on a 'Hub and spoke' model, was created to enable services to be provided by six consultants. The network for Oral & Maxillofacial surgery provides services for Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, QEII Hospital, Welwyn and Milton Keynes Hospital, a catchment population of 1.5 million.
All in-patient services and on-call duties have been centralised to Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Out-patient clinics, day case surgery, IV sedation and local anaesthetic minor surgery are undertaken in all of the units, The trust acknowledges that clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in the deanery training programs. These training needs are specific to the individual, and if appointed to this role the trust is committed to supporting your training and development so that you can progress in your chosen career.
The network for Oral & Maxillofacial surgery provides services for Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital in Stevenage, QEII Hospital in Welwyn and Milton Keynes Hospital, covering a population of 1.5 million.
All in-patient services and on-call duties have been centralised to Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Out-patient clinics, day case surgery and local anaesthetic minor oral surgery are undertaken in all of the units.
There are twelve Dental Core Trainees.
+ Six will work between Luton & Dunstable and Bedford / Milton Keynes Hospitals
+ Six will work between Luton & Dunstable and Lister / QEII Hospitals
Each twelve-week period will comprise:
+ Five weeks at Luton & Dunstable
+ Two separate three week periods at your spoke units
+ One week of nights (split) at Luton & Dunstable
The post will include supervised duties in both minor and major oral surgery, necessitating the management of patients on both an out-patient and in-patient basis

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job., Mr Robert Bunyan, Clinical Director/Consultant in Oral Surgery via switchboard or email: [email protected] or Sue Plummer via email: [email protected]
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full registration with the UK General Dental Council is required at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.